HomeMy WebLinkAboutR17-382RESOLUTION R17-382
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A SOUTH PLAINS
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS
THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the South Plains Association of Governments is accepting
applications for the 2017-2018 Community Development Fund Grant. Such grant is
available for streets, water or sewer funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is qualified to apply for these grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview desires to develop a viable
urban community, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding
economic opportunities, principally for persons of low -to -moderate income; and
WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to the public health
and safety; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Plainview to
apply for funding under the South Plains Association of Governments Texas Community
Development Block Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plainview, Texas that:
A Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the
Community Development Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with
the Texas Department of Agriculture through the South Plains Association of
Governments.
The City's application be placed in competition for funding under the Community
Development Fund.
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The application be for a maximum of $275,000.00 (Two Hundred Seventy -Five
Thousand and No/100 Dollars) of grant funds to provide water and wastewater system
improvements.
IV.
The City Council directs and designates the Mayor as the City's Chief Executive
Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this
application and the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant
Program.
V.
It further be stated that the City of Plainview is committing $55,000.00 (Fifty -Five
Thousand and No/100 Dollars) from its General Fund as a cash match contribution toward
the construction activities of the wastewater system improvements project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of January, 2017.
endell Dunlap, ayor
ATTEST:
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secret
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
rt
Tim ssw
hate, Director of Public Works
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Leslie Spear Schmid City Attorney
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